Birminghamsouthern heartland

Boasting a cool, yet casual atmosphere with fresh fish and oysters and a menu that changes nightly, Ocean Restaurant feels like it was plucked from New York City's trendiest culinary circle and brought to B'ham just to delight the city's most discerning foodies. Located in the hip Five Points District and locally owned by chef George Reis, Ocean's consistently evolving menu items (try one of the featured entrées, such as the wood grilled ahi tuna with sweet potato purée, baby turnips, sautéed greens, vidalia onions and cranberry thyme vinagrette) and extensive wine list have made the restaurant a local Southside favorite.